Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Mexico
What’s Happening in Region II
Volunteer Opportunities
Consider joining the Regional Leadership Team or our Conference Planning Team! Volunteers gain professional development while having the opportunity to get to know others in their field.
Virtual Roundtable Series
Region II is launching a series of virtual networking roundtables to help members meet new colleagues and network across the region. See your email for the dates and details, or reach out to Andrea Marquez for more information at andrea.marquez@unt.edu.
Regional Conference
The 2026 Regional Conference will take place October 16–18 at Oklahoma State University! Check back for more updates!
Awards and Scholarships
Region II offers numerous awards and scholarships to recognize and advance professionals and students within the region.
Volunteer
ACUI’s regions have a variety of ways for you to volunteer! Applications are being accepting through December 3 for Regional Leadership Team positions, and January 14 for the Regional Conference Planning Team.
Regional Leadership Team
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Audrey Taggart-Kagdis
Washburn University | Institute of Technology
audrey.kagdis@washburn.edu
2026 Conference Coordinator
Paige Jenkins
The University of Texas–Dallas
paige.jenkins@utdallas.edu
Business Manager
Austin Pace
Texas State University
austin.r.pace@txstate.edu
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Garrett Hargrove
Oklahoma State University
gahargr@okstate.edu
Community Engagement Programs Manager
Andrea Marquez
University of North Texas
Andrea.Marquez@unt.edu
Recognition Coordinator
Dylan Kimery
Texas Christian University
dylan.kimery@tcu.edu